Install & first login

Install BizSency POS on Windows, connect the database, and complete first-time setup.

Requirements

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• PostgreSQL (full Setup can install it; -NoPostgres builds expect PostgreSQL already on the PC)
• Recommended display: 1280×720 or higher
• Admin rights for first install (printers / PostgreSQL)

Install flow

flowchart TD
  A[Run Setup EXE] --> B{PostgreSQL present?}
  B -->|No, full installer| C[Install PostgreSQL]
  B -->|Yes or NoPostgres build| D[Install BizSency POS]
  C --> D
  D --> E[Launch from Start Menu]
  E --> F[Login]
  F --> G{Company setup done?}
  G -->|No| H[Company / outlet setup]
  G -->|Yes| I[Dashboard]
  H --> I

1. Run BizSency-POS-Setup-vX.Y.Z.exe (or the -NoPostgreSQL variant).
2. Complete the wizard.
3. Launch BizSency POS.

Default login

Field	Default (change after go-live)
Username	admin
Password	admin

1. Enter credentials on the login screen.
2. If prompted, complete company / outlet setup.
3. You land on the Dashboard.

First-hour checklist

1. Settings → Connection — Test & save PostgreSQL.
2. Settings → Country — currency and tax menu (GST vs Tax setup).
3. Settings → Outlet & tax — outlet name and default %.
4. Settings → Receipt — store name / logo.
5. Settings → Devices — printer + scan-to-cart (Devices & printing).
6. Settings → Shortcuts — optional (Keyboard shortcuts).
7. Users — create cashier accounts (do not share Admin forever).
8. Item master — add a few products and test one POS sale.
9. Backup — take a first backup after setup.

Full settings detail: Settings & devices.

Status bar & sidebar

• Sidebar footer shows version and Online / Offline.
• Status bar shows outlet, last sync, and clock.
• User manual link in the sidebar / Profile opens this website.

If Offline, fix Connection before selling or reporting.

Next: Settings · POS sales.